Nas – If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) ft. Lauryn Hill
Nas – If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) ft. Lauryn Hill (1996)
Directed by: Hype Williams
A visionary and socially conscious hip‑hop anthem, “If I Ruled the World” pairs Nas’s sharp lyrical imagery about a utopian society with Lauryn Hill’s soulful, melodic chorus. Directed by Hype Williams and released in mid‑June 1996, the video’s high‑budget aesthetic—complete with futuristic cityscapes and powerful cameos—magnified the song’s message of unity and hope, turning it into an enduring classic in 1990s hip‑hop.
